Caprese Roasted Asparagus
Caprese Roasted Asparagus is a delightful side dish that combines tender roasted asparagus with juicy cherry tomatoes and melted mozzarella cheese, all drizzled with balsamic glaze. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making it a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Asparagus, trimmed
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive oil, for drizzling
- Fresh chopped basil, for garnish
- Bottled balsamic glaze, for garnish
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on one side of the baking sheet and halved cherry tomatoes on the other side. Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil over the asparagus, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat the process for the tomatoes.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 10 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the sheet and evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella over the asparagus. Return to the oven and continue roasting until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Transfer the roasted asparagus to a serving plate. Top with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh chopped basil.
- Drizzle the dish with bottled balsamic glaze for that extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg